Jake Paul has been charged by Arizona police after the YouTuber denied allegations that he was involved in the looting and vandalism of a Scottsdale mall.
He has been charged with criminal trespassing and unlawful assembly, both misdemeanors, Scottsdale officials said Thursday.
“Following the riots and looting that occurred on the evening of May 30th 2020 at Scottsdale Fashion Square mall, the Scottsdale Police Department received hundreds of tips and videos identifying social media influencer, Jake Joseph Paul (23), as a participant in the riot,” police said in a statement to TheWrap.
“Our investigation has revealed that Paul was present after the protest was declared an unlawful assembly and the rioters were ordered to leave the area by the police.